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Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 233: Frank's Life for Fathers DayWell, it’s Fathers Day. For me, that means another trip to the cemetery rather than a trip to visit my dad for dinner. I’m not looking for sympathy. That’s just the way it is. I mean. That’s life! And this episode’s featured artist certainly saw his share of ups and downs during his incredibly influential and talented life. He was also my dad’s favorite singer. This is the last of five of his solo albums my dad had. But we have heard sing him with the Harry James and To...2025-06-1531 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 229: White Album Front HalfIt’s a 78 RPM Sunday. These episodes should probably more appropriately be labelled spinning my dad’s dad’s shellac. In the old days of records coming on 10” disks with one song per side, it made collections rather large. So in order to organize them, record stores would sell large books that you can put several records in. The same you would do with photos. They came with a generic front cover and several sleeves to slip the disks into. My dad has a couple of these albums. I decided to pull out the ten record se...2025-05-1843 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 200: Frank's Earworms Take 2Well, here’s a milestone for you. I can’t believe that I have reached 200 shows with no intent of stopping. While I’ve played over 12 hundred songs on this show over those more than three and a three quarter years, I have several that have stuck in my brain or keep coming up in conversation and memories. They may not be the most popular of the songs I’ve played, the biggest hits or even necessarily among my favorites, but they had a catchy melody or rhythm that I couldn’t get out of my head.2024-10-2757 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 180: Hit MakersWhen it came to how popular a band’s music was, it was the charts that told you. It was the charts that determined radio station song lists and how often they changed. While maybe not quite all of the songs on this record made the charts, even though that’s what the album title hints at, all of the artists were on the charts at one time or another. So, get ready to hear music makers that were high up in a specific list at one time or another in Volume 180: Hit Makers. More...2024-06-0940 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylFrank's 2024 Eclipse Music MixIMPORTANT! If you downloaded this before 7PM April 1, there is an 18 second SKIP in the original mp3 file. Not sure how that happened. Sorry for the inconvenience. This new one should be fixed. This is not an episode of Spinning My Dad's Vinyl. It was the only place I could share this music mix for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. Music to watch an eclipse by We've been looking forward to the April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse that is hitting parts of North America for a long time. I bought a special camera...2024-04-012h 32

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 164: A Faithful ValentineIt’s another Valentine's special. And time for another romantic voice. Joining me once again is my girlfriend Karen. I rarely recognize the song titles or the artist names of the music Frank picks, but I recognized this one. While my parents didn’t listen to the same kind of music his parents did, Johnny Mathis was still played a lot by my mom. And why not? He has one of the most recognizable, elegant, romantic voices ever recorded. And it just makes you want to cuddle up with the one you love. 2024-02-1835 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 150: Songs I Didn’t Get ToThis is a special milestone episode. It's November 2023. Four years since my dad said, “here, have all my records to do with them what you want,” and four years minus a month since he died. It was a couple of months after that when I came up with the idea for this show to share this wonderful collection rather than sell it. We are now at episode 150! Along the way on this musical journey through my dad’s records, I have kept the number of songs and the total length of each e...2023-11-1256 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 147: Lakeland MusicMusic has always been important and supported in the region where I grew up. The local county community college has been the focus of many concerts, both that I’ve observed and participated in, over the years. And their musical legacy goes back a long way. This album is a great example of what happens when there is civic pride in the talented music makers of the area. And the sponsor of this record has a special place in my and my family’s history. So through the concern and courtesy of Lakeland Community College and Citizens Savi...2023-10-2244 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 141: Conniff MemoriesThis is the third of eight records my dad had of this orchestra leader. He was an innovator who used the voice as an instrument, not as a vocalist. The previous episode we featured Ray on is my most viewed on YouTube…by a lot! Let’s hope this one gets past the copyright police unlike the first time I featured this artist. So get ready to hear a multi-million selling recording musical style in Volume 141: Conniff Memories. Credits and copyrights Ray Conniff And His Orchestra & Chorus – Memories Are Made Of This Label...2023-09-1030 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 132: A 78 RPM Railroad SpikeHere’s an interesting combination from my dad’s shellac disks from RCA Victor Records. He had several albums made FOR children and several that seem like they were made BY children. Four sides you’ll hear is a familiar story of encouragement, determination and pride. The other four sides are pure musical comedy by the master of the art. So get ready to put these eight sides together in one show with Volume 132: A 78 RPM Railroad Spike. Credits and copyrights Paul Wing / Henri René / Norman Leyden – The Little Engine That Could Label: RC...2023-07-0934 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 128: Let There Be DrumsEven though both my dad and I played trumpet in our respective high school bands, we had way more percussionists in the family. My brother Mike was a drummer as were all three of his sons. My sister Michelle’s son minors in percussion at Baldwin Wallace University and we’ve gone to see his ensemble perform. Which just all means, we all grew up in loud households. So get ready to hear music led by the instrument even I learned how to play in Volume 128: Let There Be Drums. Promised links: https://www.notso...2023-06-1131 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 127: Italian FavoritesThis June 6th would have been my parents’ 64th wedding anniversary. I’ve often said my family had its own D-day. And as I’ve mentioned before on this show, even though none of us spoke a lick of Italian, that didn’t mean we didn’t listen to the music from that country. So get ready to hear several short musical pieces that we don’t have to worry about singing since they’re all instrumentals in Volume 127: Italian Favorites. Promised link: https://www.bsnpubs.com/philadelphia/wyncote/wyncote.html Credits and copyrights Various – 30...2023-06-0426 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 126: Live JonahHere’s a trumpeter we heard before on this show back in the first season. He’s a lesser known musician from that era, mostly because of some of the big names he played around. But he still had what’s considered a very successful career. So get ready to hear music listed as recorded at a New York City restaurant and nightclub, yet we hear no applause in Volume 126: Live Jonah. Credits and copyrights The Jonah Jones Quartet – Jonah Jones At The Embers Label: Vik – LX-1135 Format: Vinyl, LP, Mono, Reissue, Album Releas...2023-05-2836 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 125: Riddle Can CanWe actually heard this band leader’s orchestra in the last episode. I guess I wasn’t paying attention when I scheduled them. But this time, there is no famous lead singer fronting these musicians. It’s all instrumental, and it’s from a popular movie musical. So get ready for Cole Porter broadway music rearranged for the big screen then rearranged for this album in Volume 125: Riddle Can Can. Promised link: https://blog.martinoakscemeteryandcrematory.com/when-riddle-and-ronstadt-made-beautiful-music-together/ Credits and copyrights Nelson Riddle And His Orchestra – Can Can Label: Capitol Records – T1365 Format: Viny...2023-05-2132 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 124: Frank’s All for Mother’s DayThis is the third of five albums in my dad’s collection from one of the greatest and most recognizable voices of all time. While this is my dad’s collection, Sinatra was often heard in the house while my mom was in control of the stereo. So, get ready for music only the way old blue eyes can sing it with Volume 124: Frank's All for Mother's Day. Credits and copyrights Frank Sinatra – All The Way Label: Capitol Records – W 1538, Capitol Records – W-1538 Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Mono, Los Angeles Pressing Released: 1961 Genre...2023-05-1431 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 123: Roger by RequestWe pull out the first of five albums my dad has of this popular pianist. His first hit is still the greatest selling piano instrumental recording of all time. He played for presidents and performed an annual marathon of requests. So get ready to hear plenty of arpeggio flourishes from the guy they called Mr. Piano in Volume 123: Roger by Request. Credits and copyrights Roger Williams – By Special Request Label: Kapp Records – KS-3 Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo Released: 1964 Genre: Pop Style: Easy Listening We will hear...2023-05-0731 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 122: Glenn Miller Collection Part 4Back to the distinct album from my dad’s collection that sticks out like a sore thumb. It’s slightly broader than normal LP records and the cover is a soft padding that holds a small booklet and five records in a spiral binding, inside a perfect binding. So get ready for two more sides filled with the music from a band leader who lost his life in the service of this country with Volume 122: Glenn Miller Collection Part 4. Credits and copyrights Glenn Miller And His Orchestra – Second Pressing Label: RCA Victor – LPT 6700 Series...2023-04-3038 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 121: Jazz SoundsHere’s an interesting album in my dad’s collection. It is filled with stars of the jazz era. It’s from a special recording session for a TV show that went live a couple days later. As we’ll find out, that show was groundbreaking. So get ready to hear an all-star list of who’s who of jazz in the late 1950s with Volume 121: Jazz Sounds. Credits and copyrights Various – The Sound Of Jazz Label: Columbia – CL 1098 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Mono Released: 1958 Genre: Jazz Style: Big Band, Swing 2023-04-2347 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 120: Duke, A Jazz Classic Part 2Of all the musicians in the Franklin Mint Greatest Jazz Recordings of All Time multi-box collection, only one has his own box all to himself. Composer, pianist, influencer, band leader and legend, Ellington composed thousands of scores over his 50-year career. So get ready to hear an originator of big-band music in Volume 120: Duke, A Jazz Classic Part 2. Credits and copyrights Duke Ellington – Great Jazz Classics Label: The Franklin Mint Record Society – JAZZ6 Series: The Greatest Jazz Recordings Of All Time Format: 4 x Red Vinyl, LP, Red Compilation Box Set Released: 1983 ...2023-04-1639 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 119: World’s Greatest HornWe once again have a musician claiming he's top trumpet. Or at least his recording label is saying that. I can see why my dad liked this album. This is a high-flying trumpet player surrounded by more than just the other five or six musicians he’s used to. So get ready to hear a wildly successful and talented trumpet player with Volume 119: World's Greatest Horn. Credits and copyrights Al Hirt – The Greatest Horn In The World Label: RCA Victor – LSP2366 Series: Living Stereo Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo Released: 1961 Genre: Jazz 2023-04-0930 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 118: Big Band GrandstandGather around the radio, kids, it's story time. My first radio job was on a historical frequency in the Cleveland market, 1260 AM. I learned from some radio legends. During that time, the station put out an album of big band music from a local group. So get ready for lots of reminiscing while listening to Music of Your Life standards in Volume 118: Big Band Grandstand. Credits and copyrights Harry Hershey And The WBBG Orchestra – Big Band Grandstand Label: Peters Sound – PSLP 102 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Released: 1982 Genre: Jazz Style: Big Band...2023-04-0246 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 117: 8 Sides From VictorWelcome to a 78 RPM Sunday. Yes, I know 78 RPM records were made from shellac, not vinyl. But I wasn’t going to completely ignore the more than 100 of the original record format - disks in his collection. I even played them back for the digitizing process using a manual 1917 Victrola. So get ready to crank that handle up to get the disk spinning in Volume 117: 8 Sides From Victor. Credits and copyrights Since Henry Ford Apologized to Me - The Happiness Boys Pastafazoola - The Happiness Boys Down by the Sheltering Palms - Sw...2023-03-2635 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 116: Dean Hits AgainBack to one of my favorite voices in my dad’s collection. He was a singer I was supposed to see, however he got sick before the show, which included Sammy and Frank. He’s often referred to as the King of Cool. So get ready to hear the stereo copy of the two my dad had of this album with Volume 116: Dean Hits Again. Promised links: Copacobana: https://youtu.be/NLS1gPo0VFA MDA Telethon: https://youtu.be/K3KAMg9LIzw Credits and copyrights Dean Martin – Dean Martin Hits A...2023-03-1929 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 115: Great and New SoundsMy dad’s record collection is filled with plenty of albums of previously released music from various artists that were put into a set for various reasons. This record was released to sell toothpaste. So get ready to hear a cross section of hits from the late 1950s with Volume 115: Great and New Sounds. Credits and copyrights Various – Colgate Presents Great Sounds And New Sounds Label: Columbia – none Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation Country: US Released: 1959 Genre:Jazz, Brass & Military, Folk, World, & Country, Stage & Screen Style:Brass Band, Big Band W...2023-03-1224 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 114: Peggy at Basin Street EastHere’s a beautiful voice we have not heard yet although we did hear a tune she wrote. And even better, this recording is in a live setting. She sings softly with feeling because of her nightclub experience. So get ready for the Queen of American pop music in Volume 114: Peggy at Basin Street East. Credits and copyrights Miss Peggy Lee – Basin Street East Proudly Presents Miss Peggy Lee Recorded At The Fabulous New York Club Label: Capitol Records – T 1520 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono Country: US Released: 1961 Genre: Jazz St...2023-03-0536 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 113: Louis THE Jazz Masterpiece Part 2We return to a box set and a record filled with music from my dad’s favorite trumpet player, and we’re going to hear him sing every song. It comes from the first of 12 box sets in the Franklin Mint collection, the greatest jazz recordings of all time. And this musician has the first two records all to himself. So get ready to hear the man once billed as the world’s greatest trumpeter…by his wife…in Volume 113: Louis THE Jazz Masterpiece Part 2. The promised link: (https://www.history.com/news/9-things-you-may-not-know-about-louis-armstrong) Credits and copyri...2023-02-2649 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 112: Music America Loves Part 2OK…a few months since episode 24 has turned into almost two years. But we are finally going to finish the great story about how early recording devices became the music machines of the 1950s. So get ready to hear some great tunes while we learn about how we got the music you want when you want it with Volume 112: Music America Loves Part 2. Credits and copyrights Various – 60 Years Of "Music America Loves Best" Label: RCA Victor Red Seal – LM-6074 Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Gatefold Country: US Released: 1959 Genre: Jazz, Pop, C...2023-02-1941 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 111: Love Italian Style Part 2ou couldn’t help but feel the love in my parents’ house, especially when there was Italian music playing. My mom was very fond of this album. She often requested that I put this on the record player for her as she was preparing dinner. So, get ready to snuggle up with the one you love for record one of this two album set with Volume 111: Love Italian Style Part 2 Credits and copyrights Louis Prima With Sam Butera And The Witnesses - Che La Luna (That the moon) Written-By – Kopak, Louis Prima Recorded in 196...2023-02-1232 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 110: Around the CampfireBack out west we go. To a simpler time in this country. Before the technology that has invaded our daily lives. When cowboys gathered to play guitar and sing. So get ready to hear what is technically Tumbling Tumbleweeds Part 2 with Volume 110: Around the Campfire. Here's the promised link from the show, however, many of the videos I said were embedded have been taken down for ownership rights. Credits and copyrights Various – Tumbling Tumbleweeds Label: Reader's Digest – RDA-229 / A Format: 7 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation Box Set Country: US Released: 1982 G...2023-02-0538 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 109: Harry’s Day OThis was an episode I was looking forward to since I digitized the record. And one I knew I would have a tough time picking just 6 tunes. I couldn't stop chair dancing...I was working from home that day. This music just makes you move. So, get ready for the King of Calypso in Volume 109: Harry's Day O. Credits and copyrights Harry Belafonte – Calypso Label: RCA Victor – LPM-1248 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono, Hollywood Pressing Country: US Released: 1956 Genre: Latin, Folk, World, & Country Style: Calypso Day O ...2023-01-2935 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 108: Tango KingThis was an interesting find in my dad’s collection. When I saw the word Tango I think I immediately flashed back to one Bond film or another thinking about the precise movements and the long stemmed rose in the woman’s teeth. So get ready to learn that if you can walk you can do this dance in Volume 108: Tango King. Credits and copyrights Malando – King Of The Tango Label: Philips – PHS-600-315 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: US Released: 1969 Genre: Folk, World, & Country Jealousy Jalousie is a tan...2023-01-2234 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 107: Big Band ManciniWe now return to one of my favorite composers. He wrote scores of movie and TV soundtracks, with some of them still being used to this day. And his music has a definite sound to let you know just who that composer/arranger was. So get ready to hear jazz arranged by a guy who was once with Glenn Miller-Tex Beneke with Volume 107: Big Band Mancini. Credits and copyrights Henry Mancini And His Orchestra – Mancini '67 (The Big Band Sound Of Henry Mancini) Label: RCA Victor – LSP-3694, RCA Victor – LSP 3694 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album...2023-01-1537 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 106: Harry’s FavoritesWe once again feature a trumpet player with an unmistakable sound. He is among one of the fastest trumpet players I’ve encountered. A common joke was that if a fly landed on his written music, James would play it. He also wrote a good portion of the music on this record. So get ready for a musician who played and arranged for Benny Goodman, and discovered old Blue Eyes in Volume 106: Harry's Favorites. Credits and copyrights Harry James – All Time Favorites By Harry James Label: Columbia – CL 655 Format: Vinyl, LP, Mono Countr...2023-01-0833 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 105: Guy’s New Year TraditionMy dad has several albums from the “Guy” we let enter our living rooms every new years eve and they still play his version of the song he made famous as the ball hits the bottom of the pole. So, get ready to flash back to what a new years eve on TV sounded like in the 1960s and 70 with Volume 105: Guy's New Year Tradition. Promised link: http://www.thisdayinquotes.com/2014/ Credits and copyrights Guy Lombardo And His Royal Canadians – Guy Lombardo At Harrah's Club Label: Capitol Records – ST 1393 Format: Vinyl, LP, Albu...2023-01-0135 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 104: A Cleveland ChristmasNo matter what your thoughts are on this holiday, even I have to admit whether it be secular or not, this season has brought about some of the most beautifully written and joyous music there is. So, gather around the fire and get ready to hear about Vaccariello Christmases past while listening to several talented northeast Ohio high school choirs in Volume 104: A Cleveland Christmas. Give it a spin Sunday, December 25, 3P ET Turn up the volume at spinningmydadsvinyl.com Credits and copyrights Various – Christmas In Cleveland / Dedicated To The Society For The Cr...2022-12-2540 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 103: Hawaiian SunsetIn the immortal words of Monty Python and the Flying Circus, now for something completely different. This record was an unexpected find in my dad’s collection, but it’s obvious he played it frequently, telling by its condition. So get ready to head out to the middle of the Pacific Ocean for some quiet meditation at my favorite time of day with Volume 103: Hawaiian Sunset. Credits and copyrights Poly And His Hawaiian Ensemble – Hawaiian Sunset Label: Harmony (4) – HL 7114 Format: Vinyl, LP Country: Canada Released: 1958 Genre: Folk, World, & Country Style: Pa...2022-12-1828 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 102: The Greatest TrumpetJust shouting we’re number one doesn’t necessarily make it so. But when year after year, your peers say you are number one at what you do, everyone should listen. So get ready for a musician whose style was as unique as his visage and the horn he played with Volume 102: The Greatest Trumpet. Credits and copyrights The Dizzy Gillespie Octet Featuring Benny Golson – The Greatest Trumpet Of Them All Label: Verve Records – MG V-8352, Verve Records – MG V 8352 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Released: 1959 but it was recorded December 17, 1957 in New York City 2022-12-1142 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 101: Remember How Great Part 2Here’s another great compilation of million sellers put out by Columbia Records. It’s also another great example of the kind of fun music my dad loved to collect. So, get ready for a bunch of Gold Records recorded from 1939 through 1954 with Volume 101: Remember How Great Part 2. Credits and copyrights Various – Remember How Great...? Volume 2 Label: Columbia Record Productions – none Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation Released: 1962 Genre: Jazz, Rock Style: Easy Listening Jo Stafford – Jambalaya with Paul Weston and His Orchestra and The Norman Luboff Choir Written-By...2022-12-0428 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 100: Frank’s FavoritesI’m going to nickname this episode Frank’s earworms because these were the songs that stuck in my head sometimes for weeks after recording a show. They may not be the most popular of the songs I’ve played or even among my favorites all the time, but they had a catchy melody or rhythm that I couldn’t get out of my head. So get ready for an episode with a lot more music and a lot less of me talking with Volume 100: Frank’s Favorites. Credits and copyrights Girl From Ipanema - Nat King C...2022-11-2756 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 99: Time To DanceIt was the dance of a generation and well beyond. It was the dance of my parents’ youth and one they continued to do for decades. It is the Jitterbug. So get ready for Fred Astaire Dance Studio approved numbers in Volume 99: Time To Dance. Credits and copyrights Various – Perfect For Dancing Jitterbug Or Lindy Label: RCA Victor – LPM-1071, RCA Victor – LPM 1071 Series: Perfect For Dancing Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation Released: 1955 Genre: Jazz, Pop Style: Swing Produced and prepared under the direction of The Fred Astaire Dance Studios 2022-11-2032 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 98: Whipped AlpertThis is probably the most played album in my dad's collection and not just because of the woman on the front cover wearing a pile of dessert topping like a dress. It fully represents the fun, trumpet-led pop jazz music that filled the house on a regular basis. So get ready for a record the Vaccariello household heard on a weekly basis for years with Volume 98: Whipped Alpert. Promised link: https://www.billboard.com/music/features/herb-alpert-whipped-cream-other-delights-story-behind-album-cover-50-years-later-7370623/ Credits and copyrights Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass – Whipped Cream & Other Delights Label: A&M Re...2022-11-1337 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 97: Como By RequestDuring this singer’s half century career, he hosted and performed on television. He recorded 22 albums and 147 singles. He was famous for his relaxed vocals, cardigan sweaters and television Christmas specials. So get ready for the singer who Bing Crosby said was “the man who invented casual” in Volume 97: Como By Request. Promised link: https://www.colorado.edu/amrc/perry-como-local-barber-legendary-crooner Credits and copyrights Perry Como – Sylvania Presents Perry Como By Special Request Label: RCA – DPL1-0193 Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Reissue Released: 1976 Genre: Jazz Style: Easy Listening Magic Mo...2022-11-0628 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 96: Beethoven From BostonIt’s a 78 RPM Sunday, the last one for the year. This is one of the longer symphony performances in my dad’s collection. It was written by someone who remains one of the most admired composers in the history of Western music conducted by a long-tenured Russian turned American director. So get ready for Sergei conducting Ludwig in Beantown with Volume 96: Beethoven From Boston. Credits and copyrights Ludwig van Beethoven, Koussevitsky, Boston Symphony – Beethoven Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat, Op. 55 ("Eroica") Label: RCA Victor Red Seal – DM 1161 Format: 6 x Vinyl, 12", 78 RPM, Album, Mono Coun...2022-10-3039 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 95: Bobby Gets MellowWhile we have heard recordings where this trumpet player was part of the group, we have never played music where he is the featured instrumentalist. Plus we really take the tempo of the music you are used to listening to on this show down a notch or three. So get ready for the relaxed, easy-going sound of a horn player you may never have heard of in Volume 95: Bobby Gets Mellow. The promised link: https://riverwalkjazz.stanford.edu/?q=program/sweet-hot-salute-cornetist-bobby-hackett Credits and copyrights Bobby Hackett – In A Mellow Mood Label: Capitol Re...2022-10-2334 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 94: Glenn Miller Collection Part 3We once again will reach into one of my favorite collections that my dad had. Not only because of the great big band music on it, but because of the album cover itself. So get ready to hear from a bandleader who has been called the father of modern military music from an album I used to trip over as a kid in Volume 94: Glenn Miller Collection Part 3. Credits and copyrights Glenn Miller And His Orchestra – Second Pressing Label: RCA Victor – LPT 6700 Series: Collector's Issue Series Format: 5 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation Coun...2022-10-1632 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 93: Dinah IndeedWe turn our ears to yet another singer who gained popularity during the big band era. A star in radio, recording, film, and TV. So get ready for the journey that started in Winchester Tennessee and ended up in Beverly Hills with Volume 93: Dinah Indeed. Credits and copyrights Dinah Shore – Dinah, Yes Indeed! Label: Capitol Records – T-1247, Capitol Records – T 1247 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: US Released: 1959 Genre: Jazz, Pop Style: Easy Listening, Vocal, Swing It All Depends On You Written-By – Buddy DeSylva-Lew Brown- and Ray Henderson...2022-10-0932 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 92: Golden Memories of Radio Part 3It’s been a while since we’ve pulled out this collection. We are going to hear some memorable comedians and some historical moments from just one of the six records in this Jack Benny hosted box set. So get ready for a severe contrast as we hear about our country at war and the comedians who kept us laughing during it with Volume 92: Golden Memories of Radio Part 3. Credits and copyrights Jack Benny – Golden Memories Of Radio Label: Longines Symphonette Society – none Format:6 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Mono, Box Set Country: US R...2022-10-0236 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 91: Oliver is KingFinishing up unofficial Franklin Mint Month we come across another influential cornet player. In fact, he influenced my dad’s favorite cornet player. So get ready for the musician and bandleader who helped make Dixieland music popular outside of Dixie in Volume 91: Oliver is King. Credits and copyrights Jelly Roll Morton / King Oliver / Sidney Bechet – Kings Of New Orleans Jazz Label: The Franklin Mint Record Society – FM JAZZ 017, The Franklin Mint Record Society – FM JAZZ 018, The Franklin Mint Record Society – FM JAZZ 019, The Franklin Mint Record Society – FM JAZZ 020 Series: The Greatest Jazz Recordings O...2022-09-2540 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 90: Sax Master YoungMoving on with unofficial Franklin Mint Month we come across another extremely talented and influential saxophone player. His tragic life may have mirrored another sax player featured in a past episode, but Lester’s playing was all his own. So get ready to hear the musician Billie Holiday nicknamed Prez in Volume 90: Sax Master Young. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/apr/08/billie-holiday-and-lester-young-friendship-between-lady-day-and-prez Credits and copyrights Various – Jazz Masters Of The Sax Label: The Franklin Mint Record Society – FM JAZZ 014 Series: Institute Of Jazz Studies Official Archive Collection, The Greatest Jazz Recordings Of All...2022-09-1843 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 89 : Tatum on KeysWe continue with my unofficial naming of September as Franklin Mint Month since there is so much good music in this collection, The Greatest Jazz Recordings of All Time. And back to the keyboards we go for a talent whose technical ability was regarded by fellow musicians as extraordinary. So get ready for the greatest piano virtuoso Jazz has known in Volume 89 : Tatum on Keys. Credits and copyrights Various – Jazz Masters Of The Keyboard Vol. I Label: The Franklin Mint Record Society – FM JAZZ 010 Series: The Greatest Jazz Recordings Of All Time, Institute Of J...2022-09-1138 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 88: Greatest Jazz Singers Part 1We now enter the unofficial Franklin Mint Month. Unofficial, because I just made it up in order to get through all of the records that make up this special section of my Dad’s collection. So, get ready for some sweet vocal performances in Volume 88: Greatest Jazz Singers Part 1. Credits and copyrights Taken from the Franklin Mint Box Set Various – The Jazz Singers Label: The Franklin Mint Record Society – The Franklin Mint Record Society – FM JAZZ 007 Series: The Greatest Jazz Recordings Of All Time, Institute Of Jazz Studies Official Archive Collection Format...2022-09-0439 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 87: Rumba RhapsodyIt’s a 78 RPM Sunday. This time we head to Cuba and get treated to the latin beat that was so popular in the first half to middle of the 20th century and a rhythm that still rules some of the best music in the world. So, get ready to hear both sides of all four records in Volume 87: Rumba Rhapsody. Credits and copyrights Caney – Rumba Rhapsody Cuarteto Caney - Rumba Rhapsody album cover More images Label: Decca – A-238 Series: 21M Series, Serie Hispana Format: 4 x Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Album, Repres...2022-08-2832 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 86: Pavarotti’s Greatest Part 1My dad’s taste seemed to refine over the years. Many were the days late in his life when I would catch him listening to opera when he wasn’t listening to old country or one of the members of the rat pack. But it wasn’t just any old opera. So, get ready for one of the most popular contemporary vocal performers in the world with Volume 86: Pavarotti's Greatest Part 1. Credits and copyrights Luciano Pavarotti – Pavarotti's Greatest Hits Label: London Records – PAV 2003-4 Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Stereo, Gatefold Released: 1980 Genre...2022-08-2136 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 85: Monte’s BullThe voice you will hear on this episode probably best represents what the music in our family was all about. Fun and funny…with an Italian twist. And this album is filled with all of that. So get ready for our Sunday dinner tour d'Italia taken from music played around the world with Volume 85: Monte's Bull. Credits and copyrights Lou Monte – The Mixed Up Bull From Palermo Label: Reprise Records – R-6155 Format: Vinyl, LP Released: 1964 Genre: Jazz Style: Big Band We'll hear 8 or the 16 songs on this record. ...2022-08-1428 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 84: Dixieland for DinnerBack to Dixieland, but this time the music has a more laid-back, sophisticated style. And while I may have mentioned this trumpet player in a past episode, Red Nichols has not been featured on one of my dad’s records so far. So get ready for an entree that’s always on my dad’s menu with Volume 84: Dixieland for Dinner. Credits and copyrights Red Nichols And The Five Pennies – Dixieland Dinner Dance Label: Capitol Records – ST-1297 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo Released: 1960 Genre: Jazz Style: Dixieland We'll hear 6 of...2022-08-0731 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 83: Toscanini Conducts BerliozIt’s a 78 RPM Sunday and back to the time of Shakespeare we go. The music was conceived due to the composer’s love of an actress. The orchestra recorded here was assembled to lure the conductor out of Italy. So, get ready to hear excerpts from one of the most famous love stories in history with Volume 83: Toscanini Conducts Berlioz. Credits and copyrights NBC Symphony Orchestra Conducted By Arturo Toscanini – Romeo And Juliet Opus 17, Dramatic Symphony Excerpts Label: RCA Victor Red Seal – DM-1160 Format: 3 x Shellac, 12", 78 RPM, Album Released: Genre: Classical...2022-07-3141 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 82: Button Down BobI’m not sure there are enough superlatives available when describing the career of Bob Newhart. From early comedy and TV, through movie voiceovers and more TV, to being one of the most memorable regulars on a recent popular show. So get ready to hear The most celebrated new comedian since Attila (The Hun) with Volume 82: Button Down Bob. Credits and copyrights Bob Newhart – The Button-Down Mind Of Bob Newhart Label: Warner Bros. Records – W 1379 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono Released: 1960 Genre: Non-Music Style: Comedy Recorded live at The Ti...2022-07-2437 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 81: Two of a KindI’ve been familiar with Bobby Darin ever since I heard Splish Splash for the first time. I’ve been familiar with Johnny Mercer because he’s written at least a couple dozen of the songs we’ve heard on this show so far. So get ready for a couple singer songwriters who were born 27 years apart in Volume 81: Two of a Kind. Credits and copyrights Bobby Darin & Johnny Mercer With Billy May And His Orchestra – Two Of A Kind Label: ATCO Records – 33-126 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono, Shelley Press Released...2022-07-1729 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 80: Hi-Fi Lootin’The voice you will hear is someone I’ve been a big fan of for years. The violinist you will hear is someone I’ve never heard of. But they’re on the same album compiled from songs recorded in 1935. So get ready to hear a couple of amazing jazz clowns in Volume 80: Hi-Fi Lootin'. Credits and copyrights Joe Venuti And Louis Prima – Hi-Fi Lootin' Label: Design Records – DLP 54 Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation Country: US Released: 1958 Genre: Jazz I'm Confessin' That I Love You Confessin' by Louis Prima's Ne...2022-07-1035 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 79: Fountain Comes AliveBack to the birthplace of jazz we go. To a concert that took place about 60 years ago in some unidentified club on some unidentified date. It featured a lot of great Dixieland musicians, but none more famous than one of the greatest jazz clarinet players there ever was. So get ready for more of that fun New Orleans music we heard around the house on a regular basis with Volume 79: Fountain Comes Alive. Credits and copyrights: Pete Fountain and other All-star Dixielanders – Dixieland (Live Performance In New Orleans) Label: RCA Camden – CAS 727(e) Form...2022-07-0337 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 78: Berlin’s Blue SkiesIt's a 78 RPM Sunday. This 5-record album of 10 inch shellac disks has some of the great Irving Berlin music re-recorded for a 1946 movie, which starred a couple of characters. So get ready for Vaudeville partners vying for the same beautiful woman on Volume 78: Berlin's Blue Skies. Credits and copyrights: Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire ‎– Blue Skies Label: Decca – A-481 Format: 5x shellac 10” 78 RPM Disks in a bound book Year: 1946 Genre: soundtrack, Jazz, Pop Style: Vocal, Swing All music written by Irving Berlin Blue Skies I'll See You In Cuba 2022-06-2627 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 77: Trumpets for Father’s DayIt’s Fathers Day…I miss my dad very much. He’s been gone two and half years now leaving us with this magnificent record collection. The trumpet was the biggest musical connection I had with my dad. And I know this is the kind of record he probably pulled out very often. So get ready for seven more trumpet players I have yet to introduce you to in Volume 77: Trumpets for Father's Day. Credits and copyrights: Various – Man With A Horn: Trumpet Solos By Famous Jazzmen Label: Decca – DL 8250 Format: Vinyl, LP, Promo, Mon...2022-06-1937 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 76: My SongI think the Ray Conniff Singers were exactly what Ray Hamm had in mind for the sound when he invented the Music of Your Life Radio Format in the late 1970s. Soft luxurious arrangements of popular hits. So, get ready to hear plenty of chart-topping movie music from a chart-topping group in Volume 76: My Song. Credits and coptyrights: Ray Conniff And The Singers – This Is My Song And Other Great Hits Label: Columbia – CS 9476 Format: Vinyl, LP, Reissue, Stereo Released: 1970 Genre: Jazz Style: Easy Listening This Is My Song...2022-06-1230 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 75: Everybody Loves DeanI think he had Rat Pack Company Badge number 2. He was always so smooth whether delivering a tune or a punchline, still never spilling his drink. He tied his wagon to a goofy comedian, and put out hit after hit. So, get ready to hear from the King of Cool in Volume 75: Everybody Loves Dean. Credits and copyrights: Dean Martin – Everybody Loves Somebody Label: Reprise Records – R-6130 Format: Vinyl, LP, Mono Released: 1964 Genre: Jazz Style: Easy Listening We will hear 6 of the 12 songs from the album. Ever...2022-06-0528 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 74: 8 Sides from ColumbiaIt’s a 78RPM Sunday. So far, when we've played these extra old records, they've come in an album with several records tied around one theme. But my dad had a ton of shellac records with no covers just lying around in stacks. After sorting them by record label, I thought you might like to hear from the most popular label in this part of my dad’s collection. So get ready for lots of high speed hiss but fun tunes two-at-a-time with Volume 74: 8 Sides from Columbia. Credits and Copyrights: Kay Kyser And His Orchestra - Wo...2022-05-2933 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 73: The Music Manes, my parents loved their musicals and got to see many shows. Mostly at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, but they saw their share in New York City. This popular musical tells the tale of 1912 River City, Iowa in a Tony AND Grammy-winning musical from 1957. So, get ready for Trouble with a capital "T" which rhymes with "P" that stands for pool in Volume 73: The Music Man. Credits and Copyrights Meredith Willson – The Music Man - Original Broadway Cast Label: Capitol Records – WAO-990 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono, Gatefold Released: Jan 20, 1958 Genre: Stage...2022-05-2237 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 72: Blues and the BeatBack to one of my favorite composers/arrangers/conductors, Henry Mancini. And this recording has him boiling the music down to the essence of jazz. So, get ready for an interesting take on some classic tunes with Volume 72: Blues and the Beat. Credits and copyrights: Henry Mancini – The Blues And The Beat Label: RCA Victor – LPM-2147 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono Released: 1960 Genre: Jazz, Pop Style: Easy Listening The Blues Composed by Henry Mancini Misty Composed by Johnny Burke and Erroll Garner Blue Flame ...2022-05-1533 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 71: This Is Sinatra! for Mothers DayIt’s mothers day…and I miss my mom very much. She’s been gone for almost seven years now. But I know that this is one of those albums that she would have chosen to be on the stereo. She was a poodle skirt-wearing bobby soxer when Old Blue eyes was really hot in the 1940s and 50s. And it’s an entertainer both my parents were able to see in concert a couple of times. So get ready for the Sultan of Swoon in Volume 71: This Is Sinatra! for Mothers Day. https://www.britannica.com/biograph...2022-05-0828 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 70: 7 Decades of the Polka KingYou would think that polka music would be out of place in an Italian household. But not ours. It was one of the dances my parents loved to do and one I would even attempt at the right wedding. It was the music my grandmother and one of her sisters loved to play on the organ. And this kind of polka has Cleveland written all over it. So get ready for some beer drinking and skirt twirling with Volume 70: 7 Decades of the Polka King. Credits and copyrights: Frank Yankovic – 70 Years Of Hits Label: Smash Records – 830 024-1 M...2022-05-0136 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 69: Little Jazz on Horn Part 1As Jazz appreciation month draws to a close, we need to get a trumpet player in there. It’s even a musician I have not introduced you to yet. His playing is so effortless especially for the speed he plays. So get ready to hear the graceful and uptempo style from the horn of Roy Eldridge in Volume 69: Little Jazz on Horn Part 1. Credits and Copyrights: Louis Armstrong Roy Eldridge Jazz Masterpieces Label: The Franklin Mint Record Society – JAZZ 003: FROM 1/2/3/4 Yes, Armstrong and elridge were the featured artists in the first box set of this c...2022-04-2439 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 68: King MortonMoving on with Jazz appreciation month we come to a particular type of jazz from a particular type of city…New Orleans. There were many great and memorable musicians that came out of that town, and we’ve already featured several of them on this show. But when the Franklin Mint puts together an entire box set around the Kings of that kind of music, you need to sit and take notice. So get ready to hear the early genres begin to mix together on Jelly Roll’s keyboard in Volume 68: King Morton. Credits and copyrights: Jell...2022-04-1740 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 67: Duke, A Jazz Classic Part 1Man, I wish I had kept the notes for the upper division History of Jazz class I took at Kent State University. Because Duke Ellington was on Professor Chaz Baker’s Mount Rushmore of Jazz. In fact, Duke’s music is so important he warranted a FULL box set from this Franklin Mint collection. So get ready to hear the most significant composer of the genre, in Volume 67: Duke, A Jazz Classic Part 1. Credits and copyrights: Duke Ellington – Great Jazz Classics Label: The Franklin Mint Record Society – FM JAZZ 021 Series: The Greatest Jazz Recordin...2022-04-1041 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 66: Sax Master HawkinsWelcome to Jazz appreciation month and what better way to celebrate than with the greatest jazz recordings of all time collection from the Franklin Mint. We will start the month with the versatile saxophone. And we will feature one of the true innovators on the instrument and jazz in general, Coleman Hawkins. So get ready for an ever-evolving sound in Volume 66: Sax Master Hawkins. Credits and copyrights: Various – Jazz Masters Of The Sax Label: The Franklin Mint Record Society – FM JAZZ 013 Series: Institute Of Jazz Studies Official Archive Collection, The Greatest Jazz Recordings Of A...2022-04-0350 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 65: Wagner’s WalkureIt’s a 78 RPM Sunday. On this show, we’ve had music sung in the language of my birth, English, and the language of my heritage, Italian, and the rhythmic beat of the language of Latin America, Spanish. We turn now to another language I’m going to butcher, German. So get ready for a 1934 performance of the music that just might have given Tolkien an idea in Volume 65: Wagner's Walkure. Credits and copyrights: Excerpts from Die Walküre / Philadelphia Orchestra ; Leopold Stokowski A Victor Musical Masterpiece. Label: Victor matrix CS-83102 Format: 4x shellac...2022-03-2735 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 64: William’s MillionsFor many decades, selling a million records meant you had recorded something special. While the songs you’ll hear on this episode were all million sellers, Andy was not the original singer when any of them hit a million in sales. So let’s get ready to hear me say a million at least a million times with Volume 64: William's Millions. There are 12 songs on this record, We'll hear 7 of them on this episode Credits and copyrights: Andy Williams – Million Seller Songs Label: Cadence (2) – CLP 3061 Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Mono Country...2022-03-2031 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 63: Connie’s Italian HitsWe now turn to music from the country where my mom’s parents and dad’s grandparents were born. Italia! And we hear it from one of the chart-topping female singers of the 1950s and 60s from around the world. So get ready for great music in TWO languages with Volume 63: Connie's Italian Hits. Credits and copyrights: Connie Francis – Connie Francis Sings Modern Italian Hits Label: MGM Records – E/SE 4102 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Blue-Gold Label Country: E Canada, SE US Released: 1962 Genre: Pop, Folk, World, & Country Style: C...2022-03-1330 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 62: Popcorn and SoulBack to the big screen we go. But this time the tunes are provided by just a trio of musicians instead of the orchestra full you are used to. And every one is an Oscar winner. So time to go groovin at the movies with extra butter for Volume 62: Popcorn and Soul. Credits and copyrights: The Roy Meriwether Trio – Popcorn & Soul: Groovin' At The Movies Label: Columbia – CL 2498 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono Released: 1966 Genre: Jazz Never On Sunday Over The Rainbow Moon River Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah The...2022-03-0638 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 61: Frankie’s GirlfriendsIt’s a 78 RPM Sunday. Since it’s still February, we might have a little leftover love on our mind. And since so many great tunes over the years have been titled with women’s names, this piano player made a list of his favorites….well back in 1944. So get ready for the ivory tickling many women’s fancy in Volume 61: Frankie's Girlfriends. Credits and copyrights: Frankie Carle ‎– Frankie Carle And His Girl Friends Label: Columbia Set C-97 Genre: Jazz Style: Swing Year: 1944 Ida (Sweet As Apple Cider) Liza Charm...2022-02-2735 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 60: Glenn in OrbitHow fitting that this episode is number 60. Because something very important happened 60 years ago on the day this episode drops. While I might have just been a tiny bump in my mom’s belly at the time, the world had its eyes on the US Space Race. So, get ready for something literally out of this world in Volume 60: Glenn in Orbit. Credits and copyrights: No Artist – Go! - Colonel Glenn In Orbit Label: Crown Publishers, Inc. – OBC 101 Format: Vinyl, LP Released: 1962 Genre: Non-Music Style: Interview, Education Lieutenant Colone...2022-02-2038 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 59: Nat’s L-O-V-E for Valentine’s Day(My girlfriend Karen joins me on this episode) When it comes to love songs, one of the voices I often think of first is Nat King Cole. His effortless style, smooth voice and crystal clear lyrics have set the background for many romantic encounters over the years. So get ready to snuggle up to the one you love for Volume 59: Nat's L-O-V-E for Valentine's Day. Credits and copyrights: Nat King Cole – L-O-V-E Label: Capitol Records – T 2195 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono Released: 1965 Genre: Jazz Style: Easy Listening Thre...2022-02-1332 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 58: TV’s Golden HitsThe Boob Tube. The idiot Box. TV will only be a fad. No matter how badly that living room screen has been disparaged, there has been some great music from some great shows over the years. So get ready to run some memories through those old brain tubes of yours for Volume 58: TV's Golden Hits. Credits and copyrights: Frank Chacksfield & His Orchestra – TV's Golden Hits Label: Compleat Records – 671020-1 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo Released: 1986 Genre: Pop, Stage & Screen Style: Novelty, Soundtrack, Theme Rawhide Hitchcock Pres...2022-02-0633 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 57: Rusty in OrchestravilleWelcome to the first 78 RPM Sunday. My earliest memories of listening to and playing music in my parents’ house involved this collection. It was created to teach children the instruments in the orchestra, but definitely not be boring about it…well for 1949. So get ready to hear the instruments talk in Volume 57: Rusty in Orchestraville. Credits and copyrights: Henry Blair And Billy Bletcher – Rusty In Orchestraville Label: Capitol Records – DCN-115 Format: 3 x Shellac, 10", 78 RPM Box Set, Album Released: 1949 Genre: Classical, Children's Style: Educational, Story A Introduction B Violin...2022-01-3031 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 56: Sammy is NowHe was often billed as the "greatest living entertainer in the world". In fact I watched him blow a slightly even more famous entertainer off the stage in 1988. His nickname was "Mr. Show Business,” and he held a grudge against JFK. So get ready for Rat Pack Style entertainment in Volume 56: Sammy is Now. Credits and copyrights: Sammy Davis Jr. – Now Label: MGM Records – SE-4832 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Released: 1972 Genre: Jazz, Pop Style: Vocal, Easy Listening The Candy Man Songwriter – Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse I Want To...2022-01-2336 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 55: Lily’s Ringy DingyFrom Laugh In to Grace and Frankie, with many movies and a stop off for the Magic School Bus, Lily Tomlin has been a part of my entertainment life for parts of six decades. There are so many faces and voices that belong to her. But there's one, three-word line that makes her instantly recognizable. So get ready to hear early stage comedy from Ernestine herself with Volume 55: Lily's Ringy Dingy. Credits and copyrights: Lily Tomlin – This Is A Recording Label: Polydor – 24-4055 Format: Vinyl, LP Released: 1971 Genre: Non-Music Style: Comed...2022-01-1637 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 54: Alpert’s NinthHerb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass was never far from the stereo in my parents’ living room. The TJB easily has the highest number of records represented in my dad’s collection with 12. The second highest is Henry Mancini with 7. And, of course, it’s the ultimate representation of the happy music I grew up with I talk so much about. So get ready for some classical brass with Volume 54: Alpert's Ninth. Credits and copyrights: Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass* – Herb Alpert's Ninth Label: A&M Records – SP 4134 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Te...2022-01-0929 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 53: Dancing Room for the New YearIf you are anywhere near my age and older, you’ll remember those many new years eves tuned to your TV to watch the ball drop in Times Square. And usually, you were tuned into a CBS broadcast of Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians live from the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Now I’ll be saving his most famous song for next year’s episode that DOES fall on New Years Day. But for this episode, get ready for all the other music that made up those magical broadcasts in Volume 53: Dancing Room for the New Year.2022-01-0227 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 52: Blues For Baby JesusI’m sure I’ve already mentioned a couple of times how when I was cataloging both my dad’s and my record collections I kept finding his records in my collection and vica versa. Well, THIS album was part of my collection for most of the last four decades. So let’s jazz up this end of the year’s Christmas episode with Volume 52: Blues For Baby Jesus. Credits and Copyrights: Gary Mann (2) – Blues For Baby Jesus: The E & E Insurance Christmas Album Label: Educator & Executive Insurance – EE-101 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Released...2021-12-2640 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 51: Molina‘s Latin TouchCredits and copyrights: Carlos Molina And His Orchestra – Latin Touch Label: Coronet Records – CXS-270 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Released: 1965 Genre: Jazz, Latin Style: Mambo, Latin Jazz Tico Tico composed by Zequinha de Abreu in 1917 Ay Mi Chatita Mujer Celosa Mambo #5 composed by Pérez Prado in 1949 Mambo #8 composed by Pérez Prado Ay Mi Chatita Por Mi Lloraras I do not own the rights to this music. ASCAP, BMI licenses provided by third-party platforms for music that is not under...2021-12-1930 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 50: Hollywood HitsAh, my mom and dad with their love of music from the movies. We’ve already heard a few tunes from the big screen this year on this show, like the Mancini episode of Academy Award winning music. Only a couple of the tunes you are about to hear earned an Oscar, and even Google hasn’t heard of the orchestra leader, but get ready anyway for silver screen music from the first half of last century in Volume 50: Hollywood Hits. Credits and Copyrights: Ronnie Ogden And His Orchestra – Hits From Hollywood - Vol. 3 For Hi-Fi L...2021-12-1229 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 49: Birth of the Blues Part 1Here’s another collection of albums released by the Longines Symphonette Society. One of 12 my dad has in his collection. You’ve already heard from a couple. This is a three record set and we’ll be listening to selections from record one. So get ready for music from a completely anonymous source in Volume 49: Birth of the Blues Part 1. The Longines Symphonette – Birth Of The Blues - Vol. 11 Label: Longines Symphonette Society – C-7-11 1 Series: Our Century In Music – 11 Format: 3 x Vinyl, LP Box Set Country: Canada Released: 1974 Genre: Blues Birth...2021-12-0529 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 48: Al Hirt Swingin‘ DixieWhat? Another trumpet player we haven't played yet? What? More dixieland? From my dad's collection? Well of course. And this is just one of four albums from this trumpet master in my dad’s collection. So get ready to take a trip back to New Orleans for some happy music in Volume 48: Al Hirt Swingin' Dixie. Credits and copyrights: Al Hirt – Swingin' Dixie Volume 3 Label: Audio Fidelity – AFLP 1926 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono Released: 1960 Genre: Jazz Style: Dixieland High Society Written-By – Porter Steele Bill Bailey words and...2021-11-2836 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 47: Swing‘s King Concert 2This is a cool collection. Benny Goodman performed a famous concert in 1938 at Carnegie Hall, which happened to be recorded and released 12 years later. However, this album was culled from CBS radio broadcasts from the previous year and not released until 1956. So get ready for some raw Benny Goodman taken from the early airwaves with Volume 47: Swing's King Concert 2 Credits and Copyrights: Benny Goodman – 1937-38 Jazz Concert No. 2 The King Of Swing Vol. 1 Label: Columbia – CL 817, Columbia – CL-817 Series: Benny Goodman Silver Anniversary Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Compilation, Mono Released: 1956 Genre...2021-11-2137 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 46: My Fair LadyYou’ve heard some great Oscar-winning music from the big screen in previous episodes. Now it’s time to hear some great music from a Tony-winner. So prepare to hear English Americans haven’t used in years with Volume 46: My Fair Lady. Rex Harrison, Julie Andrews – My Fair Lady Label: Columbia Masterworks – OL 5090 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono Released: 1956 Genre: Stage & Screen Style: Musical Overture - Why Can't The English? Wouldn't It Be Loverly (‘scuse the early skips) With A Little Bit Of Luck The Rain In Spain I...2021-11-1445 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 45: Jonah‘s Trumpet on TourHere’s a trumpet player I was not familiar with. Although I did mention him in the Dizzy Gillespie episode. And it seems to be a reissue from another band. So let’s get ready for some jazz in its simplest form with Volume 45: Jonah's Trumpet on Tour. Credits and Copyrights: Jonah Jones – Trumpet On Tour Label: Baronet Records – B-103 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Released: 1962 Genre: Jazz Style: Swing Jonah Whales Again Jumpin' On 57th Pete's Delta Bound Manhattan Blues Stormy Weather Walkin' And Shou...2021-11-0748 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 44: Invitation to DanceBack to dance music….from the first half the 20th century, give or take a few years. In fact, most of the music recorded by this orchestra leader was recorded on 78 RPM records. And according to discogs he had 88 of them to his name. So let’s get ready to get this party swinging with Volume 44: Invitation to the Dance. Al Donahue And His Society Orchestra – Invitation To Dance Label: Design Records (2) – DLP 51 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono Country: US Released: 1957 Genre: Jazz, Pop Style: Easy Listening Low Down...2021-10-3131 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 43: Mancini and the Oscar WinnersDid I mention my parent’s loved the music of Hollywood? This is only the second time we’ve heard music from the silver screen. There will be plenty more. And this is the first of eight records by this composer, arranger and orchestra director. Get ready to hear Academy Award winning music music from Academy Award worthy movies in Volume 43: Mancini and the Oscar Winners. Credits and copyrights: Henry Mancini – 12 Great Oscar Winners Volume 2 Label: RCA Victor – PRM-175 Format: Vinyl, LP, Mono Released: 1965 Genre: Stage & Screen Three Coins In...2021-10-2430 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 42: Waltzes with a Continental FlavorIn this episode, we turn to the waltz. Despite my dad’s real love of dixieland, other jazz music and all things Rat Pack, I think he really collected beautiful music like this so he could dance with my mom. So let’s do the dance done in three four time in Volume 42: Waltzes with a Continental Flavor. Credits and Copyrights: Kurt Weininger And The Vienna Baroque Orchestra – Waltzes With A Continental Flavor Label: Design Records (2) – DLP 41 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: US Released: 1957 Genre: Classical, Folk, World, & Country Credit...2021-10-1733 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 41: Tumbling Tumbleweeds Part 1Here’s one of those collections I didn’t know my dad had. But I’m not surprised it’s in there. This is some old country western music, from some of the original recording stars. So get ready to get along little doggie for Volume 41: Tumbling Tumbleweeds Part 1. Credits and Copyrights: Various – Tumbling Tumbleweeds Label: Reader's Digest – RDA-229 / A Format: 7 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation Box Set Country: US Released: 1982 Genre: Folk, World, & Country Style: Country Slim Whitman - The Red River Valley Hank Snow - The Golden R...2021-10-1037 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 40: Doc Severinson and FriendsHot damn! Another trumpet player. One I saw with my parents at the State Theater in Cleveland in the mid 1990s. One you saw almost every night on your living room TV...or bedroom TV where many people watched Johnnie Carson. So get ready for some soft Dixieland from a guy who used to wear some loud shirts on late night with Volume 40: Doc Severinson and Friends Doc Severinson – Doc Severinson And Friends Label: Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music – FS 334 Format: Vinyl, LP Released: 1978 Genre: Jazz Georgia On My Mind...2021-10-0333 min

Spinning My Dad’s VinylVolume 39: Glenn Miller Collection Part 2On this episode, we get to hear another record from a great collection of one of the best known big bands ever. Plus I always think of my parents as they floated across the dance floor to music like this. So, let’s get ready to once again hear from the king of the dance hall in Volume 39: Glenn Miller Collection Part 2. Credits and copyrights Glenn Miller And His Orchestra – Second Pressing Label: RCA Victor – LPT 6700 Series: Collectors Issue Format: 5 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation Country: Canada Released: 1956 Genre: Jazz Say...2021-09-2631 min